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When using the ImageUltra Builder program on a non-Lenovo branded computer,
the presence or absence of a pre-existing service partition affects what takes place
during deployment. A service partition on a non-Lenovo branded computer is
typically the result of a previous deployment of a Smart Image using the
ImageUltra Builder program or the installation of the Rescue and Recovery retail
product. If a Smart Image is deployed to a non-Lenovo branded computer, the
Rescue and Recovery product and any backup files stored locally on the primary
hard disk will be lost.
The following table shows how the deployment behavior changes on a non-Lenovo
branded computer based on the conditions that exist before an image is deployed.
Notes:
1. On non-Lenovo branded computers, the use of driver maps and the sourcing of
device-driver modules from an existing service partition are limited to
Portable-Sysprep Images and Ultra-Portable Images that use an I386, Windows
Vista, or Windows 7 base operating-system module.
2. You also can use the following table to determine the behavior for a
direct-network install that specifies the use of a service partition for
console-side recovery purposes.
Table 5. Staging area behavior - non-Lenovo branded computers
Maps deployed
Service partition
present Description
Base map and driver maps No
v Create a service partition in
the front or back, depending
on the base map.
v Deploy the Smart Image as
defined in the base and
driver maps to the service
partition.
Base map only
Service partition - Front Yes - Front
v Create new service partition
at the front of the hard disk
drive.
v Move the necessary
modules from the existing
service partition to the new
partition.
v Delete the old service
partition.
v Deploy the image.
Note: If a driver map is not
used under these conditions,
and no device drivers are in
the existing service partition,
setup will use the native
Windows device drivers and
some features might not be
enabled or optimized.
Service partition - Front Yes - Back
Service partition - Back Yes - Front
Service partition - Back Yes - Back
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